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Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
squared; CAT, COPD assessment ... test; FEV1, forced ... of expiration; ICS ... #Algorithm #Management ... LAMA #SABA #SAMA #ICS
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
The ECF and ICF ... our vital organs leading ... #foamed #criticalcare ... #management #diagnosis ... #treatment #pharmacology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
The assessment of ... with presence of pulmonary ... #table #foamed ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #icu
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... Imaging: CXR- pulmonary ... sepsis), PE, DAH, CHF ... organ dysfuxtion, ICU ... #management #hematology
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding ... communication with ICU ... team Endoscopic Assessment ... Summary #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... May have typical HF ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... teratogenic GDMT meds ... #treatment
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
❹ Call for MH treatment ... • Ice packing ... monitoring of: core ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... disease b) CHF ... the bleeding risk ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
that are poorly formed ... unusual bruising or bleeding ... are caused by bleeding ... Significance (ICUS ... Myelodysplastic #Syndromes #diagnosis